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August 20, 2013

Randy Jackson: Paris has been in hospital ‘much too long’

TODAY - Randy Jackson took to Twitter on Monday night to express his doubts about the Paris Jackson's care.
August 20, 2013

‘Leroy Bloomberg’ parody Twitter account spoofs NYC mayor’s stop-and-frisk position

theGRIO REPORT - Michael Bloomberg has aggressively defended the NYPD's stop-and-frisk practices, despite considerable public backlash and even a court…
August 19, 2013

Stacey Dash lashes out at Oprah for comparing Emmett Till to Trayvon Martin

theGRIO REPORT - Stacey Dash has become known for voicing her political opinions on Twitter -- and when it comes…
August 15, 2013

Prince makes splash with official Twitter debut

theGRIO REPORT - Prince, the highly provocative -- and infamously private -- music legend, has officially made his mark on…
August 9, 2013

Steve Lonegan campaign tweets racially charged image at Cory Booker

theGRIO REPORT - Republican Steve Lonegan's campaign team tweeted a racially charged image, mentioning his Democratic opponent Newark Mayor Cory…
August 7, 2013

Why Chris Brown isn’t really retiring

OPINION - Oh Breezy, you’re so dramatic. Of course no one is taking this 'probable' retirement shtick from a 24-year-old…
August 6, 2013

Chris Brown to retire from music?

theGRIO REPORT - Chris Brown has relatively kept his nose clean leading up to the release of his sixth album,…
August 2, 2013

Raven-Symoné appears to comes out as lesbian via Twitter

theGRIO REPORT - Actress Raven-Symone took to Twitter express her support for same sex marriage, which has left many speculation…
August 2, 2013

‘Rent is Too Damn High’ candidate Jimmy McMillan officially endorses Anthony Weiner for NYC mayor

theGRIO REPORT - McMillan, who made the rant about rent prices popular during New York's 2010 gubernatorial race, tweeted a…
July 30, 2013

Taking activism beyond Twitter: Young minority activists on modern movements

theGRIO REPORT - Many 20-somethings may not have marched with civil rights leaders in the 60’s, experienced the death of…
July 19, 2013

Tavis Smiley slammed on Twitter for criticism of Obama’s Trayvon Martin remarks

theGRIO REPORT - President Barack Obama has received widespread praise for his impromptu remarks today on race and the trial…
July 19, 2013

Did Black Twitter kill a Zimmerman juror’s book?

theGRIO REPORT - Time will tell if blacks -- who outpace all groups in the use of social media --…
July 16, 2013

Why hip-hop needs a voice on Zimmerman verdict

OPINION - Since George Zimmerman's acquittal for the murder of Trayvon Martin, the reaction within the hip hop community has…
July 15, 2013

Martin Luther King Jr. in hoodie image to honor Trayvon Martin goes viral

theGRIO REPORT - In the wake of the George Zimmerman verdict, an image of Martin Luther King Jr. in a…
July 13, 2013

Trayvon Martin's parents tweet reactions to George Zimmerman's 'not guilty' verdict

Trayvon Martin's parents chose Twitter to share their disappointment, while expressing gratitude towards supporters.
July 10, 2013

Obama's affinity for broccoli sparks hashtag hoopla

NBC News - It’s July in Washington, and people are arguing about broccoli...
July 9, 2013

'Angry Trayvon' gaming app pulled after backlash

theGRIO REPORT - 'Angry Trayvon', a game developed for smartphone use, has been pulled from the Android app store following…
July 8, 2013

Amanda Bynes tweets Barack and Michelle Obama are 'ugly'

theGRIO REPORT - Amanda Bynes took to her Twitter account earlier today to tweet her thoughts on the first couple's…
July 8, 2013

Chicago police turn to Twitter to battle crime

CHICAGO (AP) — Chicago Police on Monday rolled out changes to a community policing program they hope will turn residents'…
July 5, 2013

50 Cent brags on Twitter that he's not in jail

TODAY - 50 Cent was charged with domestic violence and vandalism after an alleged altercation with the mother of his…